Meet “Thar Bear”: A nature-loving young adventurer dedicated to caring for all creatures and protecting our planet through kindness!
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Receive Text UpdatesTharon's love for nature is magical - she finds beauty in even the dullest rock! Every morning, she joins her younger brother, mom, and dad for neighborhood cleanups, proudly collecting litter to protect our oceans and beaches. After Storm Debby in 2024, she heroically kayaked through flooded streets, delivering mail to neighbors! Her fascination with bugs and science shines as she compassionately helps any critter in need. Butterflies are her favorite - monarchs!
Bobcat! During our morning walks, we've spotted mysterious scratches in the cement driveways, leading us to believe that bobcats might be prowling around our neighborhood! While she knows this is just fantasy, she loves crafting imaginative bobcat stories with her family, filled with exciting adventures. She's also captivated by leopards, jaguars, and tigers! She is fascinated by how these animals can run at lightning speed and leap to great heights!
Tharon lovingly tends to the garden outside her room and helps her grandmother with her garden, collecting the fruits and vegetables. At home, you can find her climbing the butterfly trees in the backyard with her little brother. When she's not exploring, swimming, kayaking, or biking, she loves collecting rocks, unique stones, and flowers. Armed with her science tools, she spends a lot of time examining her treasures! She loves the character "Zafera" from her favorite book, Dirt Girl.
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